About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Transportation seeks bids for scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services in Los Angeles County. The contractor must provide trash bins, equipment, travel, pick-up, transport, disposal, and incidentals, while paying all associated costs, taxes, and fees. The agreement spans a three-year contract term with offsite performance. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid. Prospective contractors must hold valid Motor Carrier Permits and comply with mandatory organic waste recycling and insurance requirements. Bidders must submit all questions no later than November 9, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- California Department of Transportation
- Solicitation No.
- 07A6467
Scope of work
- Scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services
- Provision of trash bins, including 10-CY and 40-CY roll-off bins accepting up to 9 tons capacity
- Occasional hauling and disposal of green waste, dirt, concrete, and rock
- Proper covering and tarping of filled bins leaving Caltrans facilities
- Transport of waste to licensed and legally authorized disposal sites
- Provision of written disposal site receipts detailing tonnage and disposal details
- Clean-up of any trash strewn in bin areas during hauling
- Compliance with mandatory organic waste recycling under SB 1383
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible bid meeting all solicitation requirements | Not specified |
| Small Business Preference | 5% |
| DVBE Incentive | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid and current Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles
- Qualified to do business in California with applicable local business licenses or permits
- Registered and active/in good standing with the California Secretary of State if applicable
- Not a scrutinized company pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10476
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 - Bid Proposal (ADM-1412)
- Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416)
- California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076)
- Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077)
Key dates
- IFB available to prospective bidders
- 11/02/2026
- Written Question Submittal
- 11/09/2026
- Final Date and Time for Bid Submission
- 11/17/2026 2:00 p.m.
- Bid Opening
- 11/17/2026 2:30 p.m.
- Proposed Award Date (estimate)
- 12/01/2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit sealed bid package to 1727 30th Street, 4th Floor, MS 65, Sacramento, CA 95816. Bids received in electronic format will not be accepted. Hand deliveries must be date and time stamped.
Contract details
- Term
- Three years
- Estimated value
- $TBD
- Place of performance
- Los Angeles County, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence limit), motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit per accident), and statutory workers compensation and employer liability ($1,000,000 limit) with waiver of subrogation. Caltrans and the State must be named additional insured.